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SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT – II, 2012

II, 2012

SOCIAL SCIENCE /

Class – X / X

Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80

3 80

General Instructions :

(i) The question paper has 36 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.

(ii) Marks are indicated against each question.

(iii) Questions from serial number 1 to 16 are Multiple Choice Questions. Each question

carries one mark.

(iv) Questions from serial number 17 to 29 are 3 marks questions. Answer of these

questions should not exceed 80 words each.

(v) Questions from serial number 30 to 34 are 4 marks questions. Answer of these

questions should not exceed 100 words each.

(vi) Question number 35 is a map question of 2 marks from History and Question

number 36 is a map question of 3 marks from Geography only. After completion,

attach both the maps inside your answer book.

(i) 36

(ii)

(iii) 1 16 1

(iv) 17 29 3 80

(v) 30 34 4 120

(vi) 35 2 36

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1. Which one of the following statements is true about the Napoleonic code ? (a) Privileges were given on the basis of birth (b) Right to property was abolished (c) Privileges based on birth were abolished (d) Right to equality was abolished

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

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Who wrote a play based on the lives of Trung sisters ? (a) Nhat Linh (b) Phan Boi Chae (c) Nguyen Thi Xuan (d) Ho Chi Minh

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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2. Who amongst the following said “If France sneezes, rest of the Europe catches cold.” ? (a) Napoleon (b) Cavour (c) Mazzini (d) Metternich

(a) (b) (c) (d)

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OR/

Which one of the following nations established a firm grip over the northern region of Vietnam In 1880s ? (a) France (b) China (c) Russian (d) America

1880

(a) (b) (c) (d)

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3. Who amongst the following was the writer of the book “ Hind Swaraj” ? (a) Bal Gangadhar Tilak (b) Mahatama Gandhi (c) Sardar Patel (d) Lajpat Rai

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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4. At which place did the Salt March organized by Mahatama Gandhi terminate ? (a) Surat (b) Bombay (c) Dandi (d) Sabarmati

(a) (b) (c) (d)

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5. Which one of the following oilfields is the largest producer in India ? (a) Ankeleshwar (b) Digboi (c) Mumbai High (d) Naharkatia

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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6. Which one of the following Nuclear Power plants is located in Tamil Nadu ? (a) Kakrapara (b) Kaiga (c) Kalpakkam (d) Naraura

(a) (b) (c) (d)

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7. Oil India Limited belongs to which one of the following sectors ? (a) Public sector (b) Private sector (c) Joint sector (d) Cooperative sector

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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8. Which one of the following builds and maintains National High ways ? (a) International organisations. (b) Central government (c) State government (d) District Administration.

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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9. Which one of the following has pressurised the government in Bolivia to give up its control of municipal water supply ? (a) People of Bolivia (b) World Bank (c) Municipal body of Bolivia (d) All the above.

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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10. Which one of the following is the main feature of public interest groups ? (a) They promote selective goods (b) They promote collective goods (c) They are sectional (d) They promote the intersects of a particular section of society.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

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11. Which one of the following is not a National Party ? (a) Bhartiya Janta Party (b) Nationalist Congress Party (c) Bahujan Smaj Party (d) Rashtriya Janta Dal

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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12. Which one is the best way to bring political reforms ? (a) Through Legal ways (b) Through money power (c) Through new laws (d) Through democratic political practice

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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13. Who among following, issues currency notes in India ? (a) Prime Minister of India (b) Reserve Bank of India (c) State Banka of India (d) Central Bank of India.

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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14. Which one of the following organisations supervises the functioning of formal sources of loans ? (a) State Bank of India (b) Central Bank of India (c) Reserve Bank Of India (d) Grameen Bank

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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15. Which one of the following organisations lays stress on liberalisation of foreign trade and foreign investment ? (a) International Monetary Fund (b) World Health Organisation (c) World Trade Organisation (d) None of the above

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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16. Which one of the following logos does not ensure quality of the goods ? (a) I S I (b) Agmark (c) Made in India (d) Hall mark

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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17. The 1830 s were years of great economic hardship in Europe. Justify the statement.

1830

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OR/

Why did the French feel that colonies are necessary for them ?

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18. How did the non – cooperation become a movement ? Explain.

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19. Describe any three non – conventional sources of energy.

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20. Explain any three factors that affect the location of an industry ?

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21. Give a brief description of the present scenrio and necessity of cement industry in India ?

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22. “It is not healthy for pressure groups to promote the interest of one section to have influence in democracy” Do you agree with this statement ? Justify your answer.

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23. How democracies have been able to reduce poverty ? Elaborate.

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24. How can the success of democracy be assessed ? Explain.

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25. Explain the challenge of deepening of democracy.

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26. Describe the impact of globalisation on small producers.

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27. Explain the meaning of fair globalisation

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28. Where can a consumer go to get justice against unfair trade practices. ? Explain

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29. Explain any three rights of a consumer

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30. Describe the unification process of Italy

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Describe the Hoa Hao Movement against the French

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31. How did the sense of collective belonging and nationalism develop in India ?

Explain.

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32. “Pipeline transport network is a new arrival on the transportation map of India”.

Explain

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33. Describe any four recent efforts made in India to reform political parties.

4x1=4

34. “Credit is useful as well as harmful, it depends on the risk involved” Support the

statement with examples.

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35 Two features (A) and (B) are marked in the given outline political map of India.

Indentify these features with the help of following information and write their correct names on the lines marked in the map. (A) The place where Congress session of 1927 was held. (B) The place where Cotton Mill Workers Satyagraha took place.

A B

(A) 1927

(B)

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Located and Label the following with appropriate symbols in the same map (I) Amritsar : Jallianwala Bagh incident (II) Dandi : Civil disobedience movement.

(I)

(II)

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Note the following questions are for visually impaired candidates only in lieu of Q.N. 35 (1) Where was the Congress Session of 1927 held ? (2) Name the place where Cotton Mill Workers Satyagarh took place.

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(1) 1927

(2)

2x1=2

36. Three features A, B, C, are marked in the given political outline map of India. Identify these features with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the lines marked in the map (A) Mica mines (B) A Nuclear plant (C) A major port

A, B C

(A) (B) (C)

3x1=3

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OR/

Locate and Label the following items on the same map with appropriate symbols : (i) Baila dila-Iron Miners (ii) Tuticorin Thermal Plant (iii) Srinagar – silk Industry

(i) (ii)

(iii)

3x1=3

Note :- The following questions are for visually impaired candidates only in lieu of Q.N. 36 36.1 Name the mica mines of Jharkhand. 36.2 Name the Nuclear power plant of Karnataka 36.3 Name the major port of Kerala.

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36.1

36.2

36.3

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